Light weight straight stock Part III
January 24, 2009
Check out Parts I and II
Lots of sanding brought the stock to a very smooth stage. I wet sanded it several times and it got to where I wanted it. There were however several spots I just couldn’t get to. Birch is not very grainy so staining it doesn’t always work well. I also had some low spots I just couldn’t sand out.
Be that as it may, I slapped some Minwax Golden Oak stain on the stock tonight. I am happy with the color. Got another coat or two to add and then some urethane to seal and protect it. Overall all I am pleased with the way it turned out. I still have to figure out what I am going to use as a butt plate.
Here is what it looks like in comparison to the way it started. It was a full size rifle with a standard stock and barrel.
Stay tuned for Part IV
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